Thursday, October 06, 2011

The Mail Gods Are Smiling on Me....

Yesterday HB brought in the mail and I was shocked and surprised. Several days ago, Carmen asked if I'd like a couple of old magazines for collage and I said sure, thinking that she would send me one or two magazines from the 70's or 80's. What arrived at my house was beyond amazing! Magazines from the 50's and one that's actually from 1906! But that's not all....

She sent all this beautiful ephemera....

So much I had to take two photos to show it all!

And then there was this....

To say this journal is beautiful is an understatement! It's a gorgeous black silky fabric encrusted with beads and gems, and the paper inside feels handmade....not to mention the journal is almost an inch thick! And I almost forgot....she even sent me tea so I can enjoy a cup while I journal.

I was in tears as I opened each package inside the box. I'm not sure what I did to deserve such a beautiful gift, Carmen, but thank you so very much. I love each and every item you sent and will use them in my art.

If you don't know Carmen be sure to visit her blog. She writes from her heart and it's beautiful. And her journal pages are wonderful....filled with layers and layers of yumminess.

Wow Janet, you are one lucky lady! Everything is so lovely and I am certain has sparked a new whirlwind of creativity in your mind. THe journal is gorgeous too! Enjoy all your goodies, I love good mail days!Hugs and blessingsKelly

i am so happy you are happy!and yes that journal paper is handmade in Indiaand yes it is gorogeous and i knew you were to appreciate it a lotperfect!you give so much now it was your turn to receive ;-)abrazos muchos!did you read the articles? some are so silly old and i am sure that the authors would feel ignorants with all the technology and knowledge we have of thingsoh but the images are proceless!

oooooo wow... what a FANTASTIC pile of goodies to receive. I cant wait to see what you make with it.

PS. thanks for the comments on my doodles. one of them was completely inspired by you, as I'm sure you could tell. The one who had the yellow forhead/nose with designs who looked more ethnic... yup. that was all because of your fabulous portraits :)

What a generous and wonderful gift. It would cost a fortune to send something like that from here, being our postal service is soo expensive. Can't wait to see what you produce with it. Sure gives you faith is people.

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You may know me as jkbees. That's my online name on most sites. I’m 73 years young and doing what I love...making ART. I'm mostly self-taught but I enjoy taking online classes and workshops. I continue to learn new techniques and love to experiment in my art journals. I also knit and crochet.I hope you enjoy what I create and will stop by often.